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Ep 2 Onyx Storm Battle Brief: Explaining the Final Chapters
Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly for an Onyx Storm Battle Brief as they break down and explain the book's jaw-dropping, emotionally wrecking end chapters. With intense action, foreshadowing, and hidden Easter eggs packed into the finale, it’s no surprise that readers have questions—and they’re here to help clear up the confusion! In this episode, the Dear Fantasy Reader team delivers a concise summary of the key moments, shedding light on some of the most debated elements of the book’s shocking cliffhanger. Drawing from their deep dive and insights from Rebecca Yarros’ recent Denver Q&A, they unpack the essential details to help make sense of the chaos. While a full chapter-by-chapter analysis is on the horizon, this discussion stays focused on Onyx Storm’s explosive conclusion—breaking down pivotal scenes and answering top listener questions. Whether you’re looking for clarity or gearing up for a reread, this episode is your ultimate guide to understanding the storm before diving back in! *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm* **PDF RESOURCE OF BULLET POINTS OF KEY MOMENTS, LOCATIONS, AND OBJECTIVES: AVAILABLE ON PATREON http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast** 00:00 Intro 03:18 CH 63 Summary 04:53 CH 64 Summary 06:17 CH 65 Summary 08:08 CH 66 Summary 09:19 How do the final chapters of Onyx Storm potentially overlap? 10:33 Who is Xaden's new "brother"? Who are the possible people it could be? 13:28 Who is Berwyn? 13:57 How did the sage summon Xaden, and why can't Xaden kill the sage? 14:41 Is Jack the Sage's biological son? 15:02 How did Panchek’s dragon die, and did Panchek die? 15:44 Why does Xaden channel knowing he will fully turn venin? 15:59 Did Xaden’s shadows kill dragons? 16:29 What favor was Xaden referring to when talking with Sgaeyl? 17:04 Why did Xaden and Violet get married? 17:53 Did Xaden and Violet marry at the temple in Aretia? 18:10 Can you break down the note that Xaden left Violet? 19:33 What is going to happen to Sgaeyl? Did she break the bond with Xaden? Does she go with Xaden or stay with Tairn? 20:18 Why did Andarna tell Violet "I won't let them burn you"? 20:43 What happened in the 12 hours at the end of Onyx Storm? 21:16 Why were the dragon eggs stolen and who stole them? 21:51 Who killed the elder dragons? 22:03 Who is missing at the end? 22:45 Why did Brennan act shocked when he saw her? 24:40 How did the stone dagger kill Theophanie? 27:37 How to cope with the Onyx Storm Book Hangover: Recommendations 39:14 ****Patreon Shout Outs & Details Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, & Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK ARCHIVES Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm Variety Interview Article - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/onyx-storm-ending-spoilers-book-4-rebecca-yarros-fourth-wing-tv-series-1236292971/ TIKTOK RY Denver Q&A Part 1 - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7467090639331691822 INSTAGRAM RY Denver Q&A Part 1 - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFmrgLERT8u/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Dain Fanfic “The Burning Point” by Shadowhandss60- https://archiveofourown.org/works/62590135?view_adult=true Xaden POV Fourth Wing Fanfic by belle_beebee - https://archiveofourown.org/works/48857872?view_full_work=true Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected] Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends! New episodes on Tuesdays!
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Ep 1 Onyx Storm: Initial Thoughts & Reactions
Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive into their initial thoughts and reactions to Onyx Storm! *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, & Onyx Storm* Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, & Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod Tome: @dearfantasyreaderpod Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected] Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends! New episodes on Tuesdays!
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Ep 9 ONYX STORM PREVIEW READ & REACT: PROLOGUE & FIRST 2 CHAPTERS
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Kinsey, as they read through and react to a translation of the Onyx Storm Preview: Prologue, Chapter 1 and a portion of Chapter 2! Stay tuned for our Initial Reactions episode that will release after we finish reading Onyx Storm! *This episode include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame and part of Onyx Storm* 00:00 Intro 04:31 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 09:34 Discussion & Analysis 01:52:57 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis 01:59:25 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check 02:04:21 Favorite Moments & Quotes 02:07:09 Foreshadowing & Theories 02:32:13 Overarching Questions Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK ARCHIVES: PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected] Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends! New episodes on Tuesdays!
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Ep 8 Onyx Storm: Breaking Down Top Theories & Predictions PART 3
Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive deep into their top theories for Onyx Storm! In PART 3 of this highly-anticipated series, the trio not only shares their predictions and unanswered questions from Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean universe but also breaks them down and explores the fascinating possibilities behind each one! This spoiler-packed episode takes a deep dive into characters, signets, secret motives, and mind-blowing ideas that could shape the rest of the series. *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame* 🔥 Lillith’s Journal 🔥 Garrick 🔥 Bodhi 🔥 The Gods 🔥 Venin 🔥 Marked Ones Second Signet 🔥 Xaden Signets 🔥 The meaning behind the title: Onyx Storm 🔥 Violet & Xaden’s Relationship 🔥 Rapid fire misc theories based soley on VIBES TIMESTAMPS WILL BE ADDED SOON Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK ARCHIVES: PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected] Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends! New episodes on Tuesdays!
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Ep 7 Onyx Storm: Breaking Down Top Theories & Predictions PART 2
Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive deep into their top theories for Onyx Storm! In PART 2 of this highly-anticipated series, the trio not only shares their predictions and unanswered questions from Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean universe but also breaks them down and explores the fascinating possibilities behind each one! This spoiler-packed episode takes a deep dive into characters, signets, secret motives, and mind-blowing ideas that could shape the rest of the series. All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame Here’s what theory topics they’re breaking down this episode: 🔥 Prince Halden 🔥 Prince Aaric 🔥 The Isle Kingdoms 🔥 Andarna and Violet’s Prophecy 🔥 Violet’s first signet & highly speculated second signet 00:00 Intro 02:49 Halden: Violet’s Ex?? 13:52 Aaric’s Signet 16:02 What’s going on in The Isle Kingdoms? 22:26 Andarna & Violet’s Potential Prophecy 37:05 Violet: Silver Hair Possibilities 46:29 Violet: “Pure Power” First Signet Potential 52:07 Violet: Second Signet Predictions Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK ARCHIVES: PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected] Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends! New episodes on Tuesdays!
Welcome to Dear Fantasy Reader! Described by listeners as “a deep dive book club with your besties,” this podcast offers everything from meticulous analysis to wild theories and fangirl moments!
Hosts Hannah, Karly, and Kinsey lead listeners on an unforgettable journey through every chapter, character, and clue, uncovering easter eggs, theories, lore, and the intricate foreshadowing that make these stories so captivating.
📖 Current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep
Join your fellow squadmates as they count down to the release of Onyx Storm with preparation episodes! These will include recaps of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, deep dives into the biggest theories and questions heading into Onyx Storm, and breakdowns of Rebecca Yarros’ recent interviews—all building excitement for the next thrilling installment of the Empyrean series.
🔥 Previous Season 1: Fourth Wing Through the Lens of Iron Flame
The first season offered a fresh perspective on Fourth Wing, breaking down the book chapter by chapter while unpacking everything Iron Flame revealed, changed, and redefined. From fangirling and easter egg hunts to foreshadowing analysis, signet speculation, and deep-dive theories, no detail was left unexplored. With over 30 hours of binge-worthy content, it’s a must-listen for Empyrean fans!
🌩️ What’s Next - Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive
The next season promises a chapter-by-chapter exploration of Onyx Storm. Listeners can expect an analysis of every twist, hidden detail, and connection to the lore, theories, and foreshadowing that make the book hangover hit SO hard (and, of course, plenty of fangirling)!
Whether it’s in-depth analysis, elaborate theories, or swooning over shadow daddies, Dear Fantasy Reader is the perfect podcast for Romantasy fans looking to connect with a passionate community of readers who love exploring every detail.
✨ Subscribe now and take flight through the pages of the books everyone can’t stop thinking about!
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